Tex. Government Code § 549.0205: CONSIDERATIONS FOR INCLUDING DRUG ON PREFERRED DRUG LISTS.

(a) In making a decision regarding the placement of a drug on each of the preferred drug lists adopted under this subchapter, the commission shall consider:

(1) the board's recommendations under Section 549.0309;

(2) the drug's clinical efficacy;

(3) the price of competing drugs after deducting any federal and state rebate amounts; and

(4) program benefit offerings solely or in conjunction with rebates and other pricing information.

(b) The commission shall consider including on a preferred drug list:

(1) multiple methods of delivery within each drug class, including liquid, capsule, and tablet, including an orally disintegrating tablet; and

(2) all strengths and dosage forms of a drug.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.